1 . You just never know when a skill you learned decades ago might come in handy.
Rosa was spending the day with her family at Thetis Lake when she heard a man crying out for help. The lake has a sudden drop-off, and the man was desperately trying to keep himself, his wife, and their son afloat. Rosa handed off her 4–month–old daughter to her mother and dashed down the hill and into the water.
Without thinking, Rosa dove into the water and swam hard for the family. When she reached them, they were so panicked that they repeatedly pushed her under the water, but Rosa didn’t give up. She tried to remember her lifeguard training—which was a long time ago when she was a teenager. Rosa was aiming for the drop-off ledge (平台), hoping to get the adults to a spot where they could touch the bottom. Yet as she approached the drop-off, Rosa couldn’t summon the strength to haul them all up. That’s when she heard the bystanders calling out encouragement from the shore. They responded by forming a human chain to drag Rosa and the family to shore!
Once they were safely out of the water, the family expressed their gratitude to Rosa and the others while gasping for breath. Rosa was relieved that those long–ago lessons returned to her when she needed them most, especially because she was never formally taught how to rescue groups! The heroic mom has now made it her mission to improve the safety of Thetis Lake. She’s requested more signage about the water drop–off and is campaigning to get lifeguards at beaches in the region.
Rosa insists she was just at the right place at the right time and says anyone would have done what she did, but we know a hero when we see one! Thank goodness this tough mother was there when that family needed her.
1. Why did Rosa dash into the lake?| A．To swim with her mother. |
| B．To rescue a drowning family. |
| C．To show her bravery to her daughter. |
| D．To teach a stranger how to swim safely. |
| A．Several swimmers’ timely appearance. |
| B．Her mother’s suggestions of being calm. |
| C．A lifeguard’s immediate response to danger. |
| D．Some strangers’ encouragement from the shore. |
| A．Her family was saved at last. |
| B．She learned how to save groups. |
| C．Her former training worked in time. |
| D．She was highly honored for her kindness. |
| A．Sensitive and curious. | B．Cautious and patient. |
| C．Determined and flexible. | D．Courageous and modest. |
2 . Best Films to Watch in 2022
Jurassic World: Dominion
It is the final film in the second trilogy (三部曲) of dinosaur-movies. It’s the first one that really deserves to be called “Jurassic World” rather than “Jurassic Park”. Yes, prehistoric dinosaurs appear in the wild this time, rather than being stuck in a theme park. What’s even more exciting is that the (human) stars from the first Jurassic film have reunited.
Release date: 10 June, internationally
Director: Colin Trevorrow
Official Competition
Cruz and Banderas have been two of Spanish cinema's most famous superstars for decades, and yet have rarely acted on screen together. Now, once again, that wrong has been corrected by Official Competition,a good movie-business satire (讽刺作品). Cruz plays a director who is adapting a Nobel Prize–winning novel. Banderas is a Hollywood action hero who is hired to star in it.
Release date: 1 June in France, 9 June in Singapore, 17 June in the US and 30 June in Germany
Director: Mariano Cohn & Gastón Duprat
Brian and Charles
Not a typical science-fiction movie, Brian and Charles is a low-cost British comedy starring and co-written by David Earl, a regular in situation comedies. “Brian and Charles is this year’s sweetest film,” says Cory. “It’s like an Edgar Wright’s Mighty Boosh project thrown into a cotton-candy machine,but also one of the most surprising films about being a parent, even when your son is a 7 feet-tall robot who loves cabbages.”
Release date: 17 June in the US and Canada
Director: Jim Archer
Lightyear
After four Toy Story films, everyone's favorite space ranger action figure, Buzz Lightyear, gets to leave Woody and friends behind, and starts an adventure on his own. In fact, the latest Pixar cartoon isn’t about the toy.
Release date: 17 June, internationally
Director: Angus MacLane
1. What do we know about Jurassic World: Dominion?| A．It focuses on saving animals. |
| B．It belongs to “Jurassic World” series. |
| C．The dinosaurs in it live in a theme park. |
| D．Its actors are totally different from the previous Jurassic films. |
| A．Jim Archer’s. | B．Colin Trevorrow’s. |
| C．Angus MacLane’s. | D．Mariano Cohn & Gastón Duprat’s. |
| A．They are typical cartoon movies. |
| B．They are released in the same month. |
| C．Their backgrounds involve workplace. |
| D．Their target audience are boys loving travelling. |
3 . As the new year approaches, crowds around the world may be expecting whizzes and bangs to light up the sky. The appeal of fireworks could fizzle out with the growing use of drones (无人机) for light shows, though.
Ollie Howitt, a leader of SkyMagic, which used a team of 300 drones to create a display for London’s new year celebration last year, said demand had increased substantially. “We do think it’s going to be something that’s ever catching on, as opposed to it being a short-lived sort of fashion people have suddenly got interested in. Drones are reusable and there’s no fallout. In that sense they’re a very good, sustainable option,” she said.
But not everyone agrees. A spokesperson from the British Fireworks Association said drones could also pose environmental problems. “Suggestions are that drones have less of an impact on the environment, but we have serious concerns about electrical demand and use of lithium batteries which are known not to be all that ‘green’,” they said.
An RSPCA spokesperson said that while drones were a possible idea to try to reduce the impact of displays on animals, there were downsides. “Drones are not without their own negative issues such as scaring horses or crashing into birds, and can cause disturbance to animals and members of the public. It’s therefore important for their effects to be fully considered and measures taken to minimize the chance of accidents,” they said.
Some express the opinion that the use of fireworks and drones don’t exclude each other. The sight, sound and gunpowder smell of fireworks will always provide its own unique thrill.
“We find fireworks work really well when teamed up with drones. But we don’t really see it as a one-replacing-the-other at all. We feel as if it’s just another tool in the chest for how you enliven the sky and what you want to do with the show you’re putting on,” said Howitt, noting that while fireworks give a loud, emotive, big performance, drones offer the chance to tell stories in the sky by using a series of images.
1. What does the underlined phrase “fizzle out” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Catch on. | B．Wind up. |
| C．Spring up. | D．Cancel out. |
| A．It’s definitely an upward trend. |
| B．It’ll get us to reflect on energy crisis. |
| C．It’s nothing but a temporary phenomenon. |
| D．It’ll fuel the public curiosity about science. |
| A．Promoting the production of drones. |
| B．Diversifying the functions of drones. |
| C．Prohibiting the displays of fireworks. |
| D．Staging drone shows as an alternative. |
| A．Advertisement. | B．Business. |
| C．Health. | D．Environment. |
For followers of freestyle skiing and fashion alike, the buzz surrounding Winter Olympian Eileen Gu at this year’s Games has become
Gu’s gold-medal
Since switching her sporting devotion to her mother’s home country in 2019, Gu
“The fashion world has helped balance my training,” Gu said. “Just like skiing, modeling
5 . Rene Campbell has devoted most of her life to shaping her figure into one completely against what society thinks a woman should look like.
“I was always very insecure about my body image, as everyone seemed to know for sure that women needed to look a certain way,” she says when reflecting on her motivation to transform herself.
However, building her dream body—gaining over 85 pounds, going from a size 8 to 14—has had its challenges, too. “
“I gradually learn to ignore others’ voices and become committed to the training. It is a very big shift for me, and it has won me plenty of awards.
| A．She was constantly feeling under pressure. |
| B．Women have to pay a huge price to build a slim figure. |
| C．It does bring a sense of confidence and mental strength. |
| D．The body of super-muscular women is considered unwelcome. |
| E．Luckily, Campbell was chosen to shoot for one of the magazines. |
| F．People don’t understand why women would want to be muscular. |
| G．Purely by chance, Campbell attended a women’s bodybuilding show. |
6 . Plastic fishing nets, the so-called ghost nets, abandoned yearly in the sea—about 1 million tons—are more than just rubbish; they’re a killer. Fish, sea birds, and turtles get caught in the netting and die, with more species at risk.
Much shocked at this, Pranveer Singh Rathore, a materials-science engineer and materials R&D manager at Samsung, and his team set themselves the task of giving new life to the deadly nets. Last month, Samsung revealed a new line of Galaxy products made in part from recycled plastic fishing nets for the first time. The company estimates this year alone it can recycle over 50 tons of ocean-bound plastic into the key components that will go into its smartphones, tablets, and computers, thus taking a bite out of the global ghost nets problem.
It’s no small task to give waste fishing nets a second act. The nets are typically made of a substance called nylon which tends to dramatically degrade (降解) the longer it sits in the ocean and is exposed to the sun. “This makes it nearly impossible to use abandoned fishing nets directly,” Rathore explains. Besides, high-performance smartphone, tablet, or PC has to be waterproof and can survive severe weather. The nylon in the fishing nets falls far short of that level of durability (耐用).
To deal with that problem, Samsung last summer teamed up with two partners: one to collect and transform the nets into tiny nylon pellets (颗粒) while the other to strengthen their toughness and durability. The end result: The partners hit upon an eco-friendly and high-performance plastic material that’s being used to build the component parts for its latest line of products. For example, two parts of the Galaxy S22 mobile phone—the key bracket and the inner cover—are made of these fishing-net plastic materials. Samsung aims to use even more upcycled materials in future product lines.
“That’s the hope for the globe and our mission,” Rathore smiles.
1. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 2 refer to?| A．Rubbish in the sea. | B．Recycling the deadly nets. |
| C．Ocean species’ extinction. | D．Ghost nets’ threat to sea life. |
| A．The low level of durability of nylon. | B．The second act of waste fishing nets. |
| C．The great difficulty in reusing ghost nets. | D．The positive comment on Samsung’s products. |
| A．They are made from tiny nylon pellets. | B．They put an end to the problem of fishing nets. |
| C．They can stand up to water and severe weather. | D．They contain materials recycled from ghost nets. |
| A．It makes plastic easier to break down. | B．It marks the shift of Samsung’s mission. |
| C．It protects the planet from choking on plastic. | D．It raises public awareness of ocean exploration. |
7 . You don’t have to be a Grammy-award winner like Beyoncé to sing. Actually, it’s a skill you can learn and practice.
| Give yourself permission to try From the beginning, set your expectations in a reasonable place. Everybody can do music—singing with kids or in a chorus. You play the guitar, but you needn’t be a performer with a band. Allow yourself to try without worrying about sounding “good” at first. Singing is a skill that takes practice and time to develop. |
| Practice stretching your speaking voice to your singing voice A few exercises help make that transition: Take a speaking phrase and start to stretch it. Make it a positive one, like “My voice is strong!” for the extra bonus of hearing some encouragement. While repeating the phrase, add some excitement to your speech—that’ll help you slide into singing naturally. There are also many vocal (发声) exercises online. |
| Find your own singing style To find what songs and styles suit you best, a music talent has established a singing method (Click HERE to find out) focusing on creating strategies specific to you. You can copy sounds but remember you’re trying to find your voice. Let Beyoncé be Beyoncé. Let whoever be whoever. That’s their identity. It’s important to say, “What do I sound like?” |
| Think about singing as a gateway to others This process is as much about self-acceptance as it is about building community. Be it in a band or a chorus, you and a bunch of friends just get together and there’s something amazing about making music. It promises a really good and deep community. |
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1. What does the author suggest readers do?| A．Dream big when starting singing. | B．Establish a music band with friends. |
| C．Copy songs and styles of famous singers. | D．Mix vocal exercises with self-motivation. |
| A．live a positive life | B．land a place in chorus |
| C．create music strategies | D．strengthen bonds with friends |
| A．lack confidence in singing | B．run a band or a music studio |
| C．want to register for a music course | D．desire to win Grammy Awards |
8 . Sophia got a last-minute call to deliver to Caryn’s home. It was her last
Caryn was waiting for her dinner on the porch(门廊) when her knee suddenly
When Sophia arrived, she found Caryn bleeding and
Months later, Caryn was able to meet Sophia and
We’re not sure if after this
Sophia insists she’s not a(n)
| A．attempt | B．chance | C．moment | D．delivery |
| A．gave out | B．broke off | C．stood up | D．turned around |
| A．hopeless | B．unconscious | C．sensitive | D．painful |
| A．tears | B．applause | C．screams | D．action |
| A．suddenly | B．casually | C．quickly | D．continuously |
| A．applied | B．limited | C．exposed | D．linked |
| A．serving | B．recovering | C．observing | D．studying |
| A．encourage | B．praise | C．inform | D．thank |
| A．shared | B．impressed | C．honored | D．comforted |
| A．offer | B．help | C．purpose | D．consequence |
| A．treatment | B．interview | C．experience | D．try |
| A．takes | B．leaves | C．deserves | D．describes |
| A．loser | B．hero | C．assessor | D．sponsor |
| A．specific | B．typical | C．right | D．meaningful |
| A．happy | B．successful | C．calm | D．alive |
As a single mother, I’ve never doubted my daughter Jane’s dream to be a singer on the stage. At an early age, she was crazy about singing. Whenever she had a chance, she would sing to her heart’s content. Her sweet and charming voice tended to get people around attracted to her songs.
Living in a small city, I took several odd jobs, determined to do everything in my power to support her. Soon after Jane attended school, her music teacher Mary noticed her talent by chance and volunteered to give her some guidance on how to sing. Jane practiced so hard that before long she made great progress in singing.
Unfortunately, one noon a year later, Jane was crossing the street when a careless driver knocked her down. She was rushed to hospital. When I hurried there, the doctor told me that my daughter would probably not stand on her own feet. I froze with shock, feeling as if I had been thrown into a dark world. Weak and dizzy, I was about to fall to the ground when someone took hold of me.
It was Mary, who got the news and raced here. She comforted me, saying firmly, “Grace, Jane needs you. You must stay calm and strong.” I nodded. Having calmed down, I entered the ward with Mary.
That night, Jane recovered her consciousness (知觉) and opened her eyes. Holding her hand, I said, “My dear, everything would be fine.” Mary comforted her gently, “I know you are a strong girl, Jane. Don’t worry. We’ll be standing by you.” I was heartbroken to see tears streaming down Jane’s cheeks.
After two months, we returned home from hospital. Her teachers and friends frequently visited her. Jane eventually accepted the fact that she would have to get around in a wheelchair. Never did she refer to the subject of singing again. I knew she was a nice and understanding girl, who was afraid that talking about her original dream would upset the two of us.
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One day, however, Mary came with good news.
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2.活动开展以来校园的变化；
3.个人感受。
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A Good Deed a Day
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